St Kilda veteran Lenny Hayes commits to one more season with the club

Lenny Hayes will show his trademark determination for one more season. Source: HeraldSun

ST KILDA champion Lenny Hayes has committed to one more season with the Saints.

The club announced on Sunday the 33-year-old had signed a one-year contract extension.

"Committing to a 16th season of AFL football is not a decision I have come to lightly but after taking everything into consideration, I am fully dedicated to playing for our proud club once again next year," Hayes said.

After winning his third club best-and-fairest award last season, Hayes has battles soft-tissue injuries this year that have restricted him to 12 appearances before today's clash against Gold Coast.

Hayes is fifth on St Kilda's all-time games list but the Saints would need to make the finals next year for him to catch Barry Breen on 300 games.

The future of several St Kilda veterans remains unclear, with next week's home clash against Fremantle a possible farewell for Jason Blake and possibly Stephen Milne.

Justin Koschitzke, who did not play at any level this week, remains hopeful of one last senior appearance in what would be his 200th AFL game.

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